Growing in corner section
seyfades
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I have a section of my garden where I'm growing vegetables as well as in containers on the patio. The garden section is limited so I'm only trying to grow what is not ideal or won't work in containers. I've divided the spacing into 4 raisedbeds
I've already got some strawberries in the first two raised beds, this is the section that gets the most sun. I transplanted my brocolli into the third bed.
The last bed is in a corner, although it gets some sunlight but not direct sunlight. I have the following seeds that I can sow;
Kale (preferred option)
Leeks
cauliflower
The raised bed measures 2.4ft width snd 3.8ft length
could I please get advice on my is suitable for this type of location. I don't mind buying new seeds if need be.
Your advice is much appreciated.
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kale will be fine. It doesn't like it too sunny. You may need to net both that and the broccoli against butterflies (or rather their caterpillars). No reason not grow leeks with your kale, in the same bed. Caulis get really big, unless you have a specially small form, and I'm not sure they are worth the space they take up.
“It's still magic even if you know how it's done.”
Thank you raisingirl. Ka was a preferred option for me. I'm not sure if I can still start leek from seed now. Most threads I read started them indoors around February time. I will sow the kale in modules indoors tonight. Thank you
Yes, it is maybe too late for leeks for this season, although there's probably just about time to get some in for a crop of baby leeks. End of April is usually the last time, but with it being still fairly cool weather (or it is here), you may get away with it. Kale plants are quite big, so don't go mad on the quantities. 3 or 4 plants is probably all you have room for, unless you're growing cavolo nero which will do OK closer together.
“It's still magic even if you know how it's done.”
Hello Raisingirl, I will only 2 kales; don't want to go mad on them.
thank you for your advice.